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North Korea: US prepares response in escalating nuclear crisis

The US said it will use its “considerable military forces” on North Korea “if we must”, following Tuesday’s long-range missile test.

President Trump warned he’s considering “some pretty severe things” in response to what he called “very, very bad behavior” from North Korea, though he did not mention any specific plans.

US ambassador Nikki Haley said a new resolution would also be tabled against Pyongyang at the UN.

South Korean jets and navy ships fired a barrage of guided-missiles into the ocean during drills, a display of military power two days after North Korea test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile.

Trade with North Korea might become more perilous as the Trump administration looks to expand sanctions to companies and countries it says are enabling Kim Jong Un’s continued defiance of the international nonproliferation norms.